Cotto is ruining this good fight by not putting the strap on the line

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  1. DobyZhee

    DobyZhee VIP Member

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    :patsch, then why ask Cotto to fight at a catchweight then?:think
     
    DobyZhee, Jul 31, 2009
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  2. butler08

    butler08 Active Member Full Member

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    It doesnt matter anyway cause even if pac wins hes gonna vacate ***** out of fighting any welterweights like say MOSLEY. And cotto will just fight for the vacant title. If pac wanted the belt he would force cotto to defend it by fighting at welterweight but he would sooner drain him cause he knows he cant beat a welter
     
    butler08, Jul 31, 2009
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  3. boricua100%

    boricua100% Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Money talks bro!!!
     
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  4. maryann

    maryann Well-Known Member Full Member

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    why cotto suggested 145? it's not pac who asked for 145. pac just accepted it.
     
    maryann, Jul 31, 2009
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  5. JuanMa

    JuanMa business as usual Full Member

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    Belt or no belt we are in for a great fight i could care less about that strap but Pac seems to want it and in the end i see him getting it via negotiation's/money.
     
    JuanMa, Jul 31, 2009
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  6. KCD

    KCD All aboard. Full Member

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    Let Cotto come in at his natural weight and then it would be a legitimate title fight.
     
    KCD, Jul 31, 2009
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  7. IsaL

    IsaL VIP Member Full Member

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    NO.

    Pac can fight at any weight he wants for the title, but he needs to let Cotto fight at any weight no higher than the LIMIT which is 147.
     
    IsaL, Jul 31, 2009
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  8. boricua100%

    boricua100% Boxing Addict Full Member

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    :goodthere you go!
     
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  9. jianne

    jianne OWNAGE Full Member

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    oh yeah yeah..... Cotto got what he want instead of 143 it was what pac demanded but agree to cotto's term @145
     
    jianne, Jul 31, 2009
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  10. 555east

    555east Well-Known Member Full Member

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    no it isn't .. you are wrong ... 141-147 is a range of weights

    the only limit placed on Welterweight is 147. and THAT is the welterweight limit right? Welterweights can go up to 147, but not over, agreed?

    it only becomes an issue if a fighter is over the limit (+147).

    and regarding the yellow, yes Pacquiao could do that

    as Welterweight is up to 147, and 135 is clearly under 147.
     
    555east, Jul 31, 2009
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  11. booradley

    booradley Mean People Kick Ass! Full Member

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    Getting a bit picky about semantics aren't we:nono
     
    booradley, Jul 31, 2009
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  12. Zaryu

    Zaryu Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Cotto suggested 145 becuase before any negotiations had started Roach had already opened his mouth sayin Pac could fight him or Mosley but that it would have to be around 142-143 pounds. Hence Cotto simply said 145 is the lowest I'll go, take it or leave it. :good
     
    Zaryu, Jul 31, 2009
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  13. jianne

    jianne OWNAGE Full Member

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    here is the answer.:patsch
     
    jianne, Jul 31, 2009
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  14. m8te

    m8te Oh you ain't know? Full Member

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    isnt cotto not being confident that he cant win this fight a good thing?
     
    m8te, Jul 31, 2009
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  15. boxbox

    boxbox Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    i got confused by it too:huh
     
    boxbox, Jul 31, 2009
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